So, I’d been thinking about my ears for a little while. You know, the piercings I got donkey’s years ago? They’d pretty much closed up. Or so I thought. Just these tiny, faint marks left. And I got this sudden urge, this itch, to wear earrings again. Not all the time, but just to have the option, really.
My first thought was, okay, I’ll go to a professional. Sensible, right? But then I figured, these aren’t brand new holes. The pathway, the tunnel, it’s probably still there, just needs a bit of… coaxing. A gentle nudge, if you will. I’d read online that sometimes old piercings don’t fully seal deep inside, even if the surface looks closed.
So, I decided I was going to try and repierce them myself. Seemed straightforward enough. What could go wrong, eh? Famous last words, sometimes, but I felt oddly confident. I remembered doing it for friends back in the day, though that was a lifetime ago and probably not the most sterile environment, haha!
First things first, cleanliness. That was my mantra. I got out the rubbing alcohol, some cotton pads, and the pair of simple stud earrings I planned to use as starters. These had thin, sharp posts, which I thought would be best. I soaked the earrings in alcohol for a good long while, making sure they were absolutely sterile. Cleaned my earlobes thoroughly too, front and back.
Alright, moment of truth. Standing in front of the bathroom mirror, heart doing a little drum solo. It’s funny, even though I’ve had them pierced before, there’s still that little knot of anticipation, a bit of nerves. “Here we go,” I muttered to myself.
I started with my left ear. Gently, very gently, I found the little dimple where the old piercing used to be. I positioned the earring post and applied a tiny bit of pressure, wiggling it ever so slightly. And believe it or not, with a minimal push, it just… slid right in. No pain, no resistance. I was actually shocked! I’d braced myself for a bit of a struggle, but that side was a piece of cake. Huge sigh of relief.
One down, one to go. Feeling pretty chuffed, I moved on to the right ear. This one, however, decided it wanted to play hard to get. It was definitely more closed up. I tried the same gentle approach, but it wasn’t having it. Okay, a little more persuasion needed. I kept applying steady, gentle pressure, twisting the earring post slowly. There was a tiny bit of a sting, a bit of resistance, and for a second I thought, “Maybe this one needs a professional.” But I took a breath, repositioned slightly, and tried again. And then, pop! It was through. That one definitely made itself known – a sharper pinch, but honestly, over in a second. Not nearly as bad as I’d psyched myself up for.
What I Did Next and How It’s Been
So, both earrings in. I felt a bit like I’d conquered a mini-mountain! I cleaned both ears again, really well, with more alcohol. Got the little butterfly backs on. They felt a bit tender, as you’d expect, but nothing alarming.
For the next week or so, I was pretty meticulous with aftercare. My routine was simple:
- Cleaned them twice a day, morning and night, with a saline solution. Just some boiled water cooled down with a pinch of salt.
- Gave the earrings a gentle twist during cleaning to stop them from sticking.
- Tried my best not to sleep directly on them, which was a bit tricky.
I was watching out for any redness, swelling, or gunk, but honestly, it was smooth sailing. After about a week, the initial tenderness was gone. I kept the starter studs in for a good three weeks, just to be on the safe side, cleaning them regularly. Didn’t want to rush it and cause any problems.
And now? It’s been over a month. They’re perfectly fine. Healed up nicely. I can swap out earrings with no bother at all. It feels good, actually. It’s such a small thing, getting your ears repierced, but it was something I wanted, and I managed it myself. Pretty satisfying. If you’re thinking of doing the same, especially with old holes, my main advice is just be super careful with hygiene, be gentle, and listen to your body. If it feels really wrong or painful, then yeah, probably best to see a professional. But for me, this little at-home project was a success.
